Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Mayor celebrates volunteers at St Matthew’s Field parkrun
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr leigh Redman joined runners and volunteers at St Matthews Field Parkrun on Saturday 6 June to thank the volunteers who
Mayor celebrates volunteers at St Matthew’s Field parkrun
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr leigh Redman joined runners and volunteers at St Matthews Field Parkrun on Saturday 6 June to thank the volunteers who
News
Mayor celebrates volunteers at St Matthew’s Field parkrun
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr leigh Redman joined runners and volunteers at St Matthews Field Parkrun on Saturday 6 June to thank the volunteers who
Bridgwater Town Council responds to Celebration Mile review
Bridgwater Town Council has expressed disappointment following the latest update from Somerset Council regarding the Celebration Mile regeneration scheme. The review, which considered a range
Bridgwater Mayor welcomes international visitors to Bridgwater’s Twinning Celebrations
The Mayor of Bridgwater, Cllr Leigh Redman, was delighted to welcome visitors from Uherské Hradiště in the Czech Republic, one of the town’s long-standing twinning
Non-black plastic plant pots now recyclable from home
Somerset Council have confirmed that plastic plant pots can now be accepted for recycling via the Bright Blue Bag. Most plastic pots can be accepted,
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
June 2026
Finance and Corporate Committee
Planning Committee
July 2026
Planning Committee
Town Hall & Community Events
June 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
